What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker, Transplant position at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority?

Work Schedule :

This is a full time, 40 hour per week position with hours primarily between Monday - Friday 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

For more than 55 years the UW Health Transplant Center has led the nation in serving adult and pediatric transplant patients and living and deceased organ donors who provide the gift of life. Come make a difference in the lives of transplant patients at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Social Worker to :

Evaluate complex patient and family situations which have legal, ethical and psychosocial components.
Collaboratively develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans.
Consider barriers including coping with chronic illness, mental health history / symptoms, cognitive development, adverse developmental events, resistance to treatment, health system impediments, lack of social support and vulnerability.
Network proactively with and demonstrate a working knowledge of community resources.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of State rules and Federal regulations that ensure safety, quality of life, and protection of patient rights.
Utilize crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient / family concerns.

At UW Health, you will have :

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.

Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work Required

Work Experience

Transplant experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW) within 90 Days Required or

Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) within 90 Days Required or

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within 90 Days Required

Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CCTSW) Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability / veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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